Kia Rio - Crash Tests 2017

Today, Euro NCAP releases safety ratings for nine new cars. Kia Rio passenger compartment remained stable in the frontal offset test. There was insufficient pressure in the driver's airbag to prevent the head from 'bottoming out' the airbag. Protection of the head was downgraded to adequate as a result. Dummy readings indicated good protection of the knees and femurs of both the driver and passenger. Kia showed that a similar level of protection would be provided to occupants of different sizes and to those sat in different positions. In the full-width rigid barrier test, protection of critical body areas was good or adequate for the driver and rear passenger. In the side barrier test and in the more severe side pole impact, protection of all critical parts of the body was good and the Rio scored maximum points in these tests. Tests on the front seats and head restraints demonstrated good protection against whiplash injuries in the event of a rear-end collision while a geometric assessment of the rear seats indicated marginal whiplash protection. The Rio has, as part of its optional safety pack, an autonomous emergency braking system but the results of those tests are not included in this rating.